2006 Renault Clio: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2006 Renault Clio
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Squeal from the alternator
A chirp on start-up is often a worn alternator pulley or a failing alternator.
At the viewing: Listen when the engine starts.
If it needs doing: Alternator, about £150–£400. ClickMechanic
- All engines
Heavy steering and front knocks
Worn front strut top bushes make the steering heavy and knock over bumps.
At the viewing: Feel the steering and listen over bumps.
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Other years
Every year of the Renault Clio compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 552 | Tyres 21% |
| 2022 | 8,306 | Tyres 27% |
| 2021 | 18,675 | Tyres 27% |
| 2020 | 32,406 | Tyres 28% |
| 2019 | 50,835 | Tyres 36% |
| 2018 | 58,620 | Tyres 37% |
| 2017 | 57,490 | Tyres 35% |
| 2016 | 66,644 | Tyres 36% |
| 2015 | 72,358 | Brakes 39% |
| 2014 | 78,406 | Brakes 43% |
| 2013 | 60,231 | Brakes 41% |
| 2012 | 43,981 | Suspension 48% |
| 2011 | 52,540 | Suspension 48% |
| 2010 | 70,571 | Suspension 48% |
| 2009 | 49,852 | Suspension 49% |
| 2008 | 48,252 | Suspension 52% |
| 2007 | 59,758 | Suspension 52% |
| 2005 | 27,751 | Lights and electrics 50% |
| 2004 | 22,820 | Suspension 51% |
| 2003 | 15,292 | Suspension 52% |
| 2002 | 10,109 | Suspension 47% |
| 2001 | 5,912 | Suspension 45% |
| 2000 | 3,128 | Suspension 46% |
| 1999 | 1,548 | Suspension 47% |
| 1998 | 678 | Suspension 45% |
| 1997 | 375 | Suspension 42% |
| 1996 | 483 | Suspension 38% |
| 1995 | 548 | Brakes 29% |
| 1994 | 427 | Suspension 22% |
| 1993 | 176 | Brakes 27% |
| 1992 | – | Too few tests |
| 1991 | – | Too few tests |